Secwepemc NEWS
PELLTSPÁNTSK 2013
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NEWS
JUNE 2013 PELLTSPÁNTSK
A monthly publication serving the people and communities of the Secwépemc Nation
Champions of the “Tulalip Battle of Nations Stick Game Tournament” The voice of the SHUSWAP NATION • SEXQELTQÍN ADAMS LAKE • ST’UXWTÉWS BONAPARTE • TSQ’ÉSCEN
CANIM LAKE • STSWÉCEMC/ XGÉT’TEM’ CANOE/DOG CREEK • ESK’ÉT ALKALI LAKE • LLENLLENÉY’TEN HIGH BAR • TK’EMLÚPS
L toR: Carrie Ann Fryberg (tournament organizer), Rhonda Jules, Ada Jules, Brandy Jules, Ronnie Jules
On the weekend of June 1st, the “Battle of Nations Stick Game Tournament” raged on the Tulalip Tribes reservation in Tulalip, Washington. It was being held at the Tulalip Resort and Casino. The tournament brings more than 100 teams and 3,500 hundred players, family members and spectators from across North America. This year was special; amongst the players was a family from the Secwepemc Territory. A Secwepemc “Jules” family from Chase, BC. Former Chief, Ron Jules and his daughters; Brandy, Ada and Rhonda. Llekmeẃes (Halahel) stick games, also called bone games, hand games, or slahal, predate recorded history as a traditional form of tribal trade, landholding and social networking. Historical documentation states that games were once played for land use, wives, lodging, and goods such as clothing, horses and cattle – a form of trade and social bonding among Native peoples and is very strong in the Secwepemc territory. It’s a guessing game that predates recorded history. Hand game bones and counting sticks have been identified in ancient anthropological digs. The oral tradition tells us that
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people originally learned Hand Game from the animal. Rhonda shares her experience, “We drove to Tulalip to play in a stick game tournament where there were 120 teams registered for this tournament (three to five players per team) and our team took 1st place! You can only imagine the intensity of the drums, on our first game; we couldn’t even hear each other sing. I think at one point I was singing a different song then Ada; who was sitting just on the other side of my dad, that’s how loud it was. We won six games straight and had our first loss on our 7th game which would have put us in the hot seat. So we had a fifteen game wait (five hours or so) to play for 3rd, and we won that game. We had to play 2 games in a row against the team that beat us on our 7th game. On the Final game the other team had lots of support sitting with them singing, and we had one fellow Secewpemc sitting behind us supporting/singing; Richard Duncan. Finally at 5:30 am Sunday morning we were 1st place Champions! We drove back into our Secewepemculewc territory feeling so proud”.
LITTLE SHUSWAP • SK’ATSÍN
Llekmeẃes (Halhahel), Stick Games, Bone Game Written by Ron Jules
Llekmeẃes runs deep within the Secwepemc history and culture. The pride and confidence of groups and nations many times aced on or settling a dispute, be it a small or large dispute. (War-fight or land). But more than anything it was a fun traditional game with little betting, on the side. Now, there are many tournaments throughout Native country. They have introduced rules that help speed up the games. This past weekend, June 1st, I travelled to Tulalip for a stick game tournament with my three daughters. At this tournament there were 120 registered teams, each paying $150 entry fee. There was also a Pow wow happening at the same time and exhibits at the Tulalip Casino and Resort. I’ve been to many tournaments in Idaho, Montana, Washington and Alberta and noticed that most times the winning teams are families and relatives that play together. My daughters and I haven’t played together since they were younger, but we decided to try it and we got good results, again, we st’cum. There are also open games being played and they can go as high as $20,000 per game. In the USA the families and tribes do the bets in these games. The Secwepemc are always looked upon as tough players and good singers at open games. “We are so proud of this Secwepemc Family, Congratulations”!!
NESKONLITH • SIMPCW
NORTH THOMPSON • TSK’WÉYLECW PAVILION • KENPÉSQ’T SHUSWAP • SKÍTSESTN SKEETCHESTN • XATS’ÚLL SODA CREEK • SPLATSÍN
SPALLUMCHEEN • T’ÉXELC
WILLIAMS LAKE • STIL’QW/ PELLT’ÍQ’T WHISPERING PINES/CLINTON
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Secwepemc NEWS
JUNE 2013
NEWS The voice of the Shuswap Nation Secwepemc News is published monthly OUR MISSION is to provide a forum for members of the 17 Shuswap Bands to discuss and learn more about the issues, news and events taking place in the Shuswap Nation; to promote awareness of Secwepemc language, culture and history; to recognize the individual accomplishments of community members; and to provide a vehicle for the outside community to learn more about the history, current affairs and future goals of the Secwepemc people.
You can reach our Editorial Office by phone: (778) 471-5789 by fax: (778) 471-5792 by e-mail: communic@secwepemc.org; or by mail: c/o Secwepemc Cultural Education Society 274A Halston Connector Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1J9
Editor Louise Alphonse Language Page Kathy Manuel Contributors Sheree Mousseau Rhonda Camille Ron Jules Joanne Gottfriedson Jocelyn Thompsett Rene Gottfriedson Tracy Hubner Vanessa Gottfriedson Laura Burgess
Secwepemctsín Wel me7 yews “Preserving Our
We appreciate and rely on the Shuswap communities for their stories and activity reports. Kukwstep-kucw
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Calendar of Community EVENTS
All are welcome to list any upcoming meetings and events in this space. Please give us a call at (778) 471-5789 or fax us at (778) 471-5792 or E-mail us at communic@secwepemc.org. Working Together Pow Wow Society Pow Wow will be June 28, 29, 30, 2013 in Chase, BC * Boys/Mens Grass Special * Drum Contest/Lahal Tournament * Princess/Little Brave Pageant Vendors welcome (by donation) Saturday is a traditional breakfast, FREE admission/camping For more information contact Lucille Martin @250-6798098 or Sarah Njootli 250-679-8311 or Olivia Sampolio 250-679-8257 After School Aboriginal Girls Mentors Group The Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, Kamloops School District, First Nations Education Council, and TRU would like to introduce for the First Time, the group is intended to give extra support to Aboriginal girls in such areas as: moccasin making, birch bark baskets, traditional teachings and working on various self empowerment tools. There will be two groups of ten girls ranging from ages 9-13, working with Aboriginal female mentors. Transportation arrangements may be available. Call Renee Narcisse, facilitator @ 250-3761296 for more information. Group 1 is on Tuesdays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Group 2 is Wednesdays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Tsqes’cen/Canim Lake Traditional Pow Wow July 12 to 14th, 2013 at the arbor, signs will be posted. M/C: Julian Noisecat, Arena Director: Everett Whyte, Whipman: TBA, Host Drum: Rotation Vendors: $30/day or $80/wkend, Specials, 50/50, Loonie Auction and more. For more information contact Viriginia Archie or Stacey Archie @ (250) 397-0135 IRENE BILLY MEMORIAL, July 20, 2013 at the ADAMS LAKE GYMNASIUM Feast begins at 4:00 pm, Family Welcoming at 5:00 pm followed by a Giveaway/Ceremony/Hand drumming at 5:30 pm 6:45 pm Power Point Presentation- Ken Billy and a Lahal Game to follow 8:00 pm House Bingo & Poker for more information contact Shane Camille 250-319-9093 or Evelyn Camille 250-374-1724 for Lahal and for the Memorial contact Nora Billy (250)256-0082 (c) 250-256-3994 Jacqueline Billy (c) 250-319-8479 or Shawn Billy 250572-2924 Esket Nation 37th Annual AA RoundUp, July 12, 13 & 14, 2013 in Esket, BC outside of Williams Lake, BC Registration: Family $50, Single $25 Bring your Camping Gear, Guest Speaker: Deb M, Palm Springs and Barbara C, Prince George. BC. Dinner and Dance Saturday night for more information contact Ken J 250440-5768 or Fred J. 250-440-5889 or Serina S 250440-5723 Making New Beats: Aboriginal Youth Art Workshops July 15 to 19 - Thompson Rivers University
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Calling Indigenous youth! Young Secwepemc and Indigenous artists are welcome to participate in a free, week long workshop inspired by Indigenous culture(s), hip hop and street art. Working with local artists The Melawmen Collective – Meeka Morgan, Rob Hall and George Ignace (Geo aka The Voice) and Chris Bose and the Arbour Collective, experience beat making, song writing, recording and mixed media/ graffiti creation. Works produced during this residency will be shared in conjunction with the exhibition Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture. Contact KAG Education and Public Programs Coordinator Marlaina Buch for details and to register 250-377-2405 or email mbuch@kag.bc.ca. Sponsored by the Gaming and Policy Enforcement Branch Multiculturalism Grants and the Kamloops Foundation.
Skwlax Elders, Chief and Council, and the Skwlax Pow Wow Committee invite everyone to join us and Celebrate our special 30th ANNIVERSARY Skwlax International Pow Wow Where: Skwlax Pow Wow grounds (Little Shuswap Lake Band reserve) 10km east of Chase, BC When: July 19, 20, 21, 2013 (starts Friday night ends Sunday night) Why: Share and showcase a variety of Aboriginal cultures through traditional songs and dancing. -Various Dance categories and competitions -Drumming and Singing competitions -Variety of SPECIALS/Aboriginal vendors/ Aboriginal food/Camping, showers, security available -NO Alcohol or Drugs permitted -Not responsible for theft, loss or injury Contact: Joan Arnouse, Little Shuswap Lake Band Ph: 250-679-3203 Email: jarnouse@lslib.com Fax: 250-679-3220 Neskonlith Annual Traditional Pow Wow, sponsored by Ska-Cheen elders society. Will take place on August 23rd -25th 2013 in Neskonlith. For more information contact the Band office 250-679-3295 or Patrick Adrian @ 250- 572-6075 or Laura @ 250-679-8584 Rosie Seymour School community would like to thank you for posting our Pow Wow dates and times. KAMLOOPS FLEA & FARMERS MARKET WHEN: Every Sunday begins June 2, 2013 WHERE: Tk’emlups Te Secwepemc Pow Wow Arbor $5.00 to book a spot, bring your own table, chairs if you need rent a table, they are available for $5.00 for more information contact Hank Bennett 250-828-9749 Cowboy Up BBQ & Dance in Sugar Cane Friday, June 21, 2013 T’exelc (WLIB) Elders Group will be hosting this fun and exciting event. Location: Elizabeth Group Gymnasium BBQ: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Dance: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am “Eagle Spirit” All proceeds going towards T’exelc Elders trip to attend the annual gathering. For more information contact Carol Archie at 250-2963507 ext. 101 Alcohol and Drug Free Event. Notice to Bonaparte Band Members Bonaparte Elders Society are hosting the Annual Weeklong Camping Extravaganza at the Loon Lake campsite from July 8th to July 12, 2013. Bonaparte Elders Society is hosting a traditional powwow in Memory of Bill Zabotel, August 9 – 11, 2013. Please contact Rosalie Zabatel (250) 457-9501 Congratulations to all 2013 GRADS, BE SAFE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE !!
Happy Aboriginal Day to all the Aboriginals in Secwepemc Territory. Enjoy your Celebrations and be safe.
Secwepemc NEWS
PELLTSPÁNTSK 2013
Pelltspántsk “midsummer month”
M-yews re spems te sxúsem, m-menípm te kekesú7 ne setétkwe ell m-q̓wentéses re kekésu7 ne tswec. They would pick soapberries, spear fish for spring salmon in the river, and the steel head in the creeks.
CLOTHING TERMS
stemstítem̓t llellúcw stektitsʼe7 spéke7 píl̕ce qínq̓en kikyéne/kenp̓éne mémle syegwyég̓wtn kenp̓ekst tk̓léksten xqléw̓ten scwet̕menél̕eqs lesál tpetcén scécp̓el̕st cmén̓ctn tswelwíl qepqínten secwmél̕eqs
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clothes coat or dress shirt gloves skirt bracelet earrings necklace belt ring cane purse buckskin clothing shawl leggings feathers tobacco pouch fringe handkerchief bathing suit
Élk̓wente xwexwéyt re7 stemstítem̓t put away all of your clothes Plúk̓wente re7 stemstítem̓t gather up your clothes Ye7éne ri7 tsiqw te stektítsʼe7 this is a red shirt Tskwénte re piq te stektítsʼe7 get the white shirt Qwets te llellúcw ye7éne this is a warm coat Qílqelt re píl̕ces re Mary Maryʼs skirt is pretty
Tskwénte re7 xyum te sílltsʼu bring your big shoes Tskwécte te syegwyég̓wtns re7 síntse bring you little brothersʼ belt Me7 tnmímen re qínq̓en ell re mémle I will put on the bracelet and necklace Me7 kúk̓wlem-ken tek syegwyég̓wtn I will make a belt Me7 kúk̓wlem-ken tek píl̕ce I will make a skirt Re m-tskwens re spéke7 She/he got the gloves Tsiqw re stektitsʼe7s re kyé7e. Grandmotherʼs shirt is red Tskwénte le qwiqwíyt te syegwyég̓wten. Bring the blue belt. Ye7éne ri7 qwiq̓wiyt te sxét̕emcen. These are black pants. Ye7éne ri7 qwiqwíyt te llellúcws re Kathy ell ye7éne ri7 re qmut.s re Ken. This is Kathyʼs black coat and this is Kenʼs hat. Qílqelt re mémles re kí7ces re John. Johnʼs mom has a pretty necklace. Kectéke te tk̓lékstens re xpé7e Give Grandfather his cane. Kwalt re qepqíntens re kyé7e. Grandmotherʼs handkerchief is yellow. Téwem te qwiq̓wíyt te qmut re sí7se. Uncle bought a black hat Pell-tswelwíl re scet̓menél̓eqs re xpé7e Grandfathers buckskin clothing has fringe Qwíts’em - Doing the laundry E qwíts’encwes re stemstitemt ... When you do the laundry… Me7 kwenc re stemstítemt me7 ckíllencwes k piq ... pegpégt héqen. Take your clothes and separate the whites, greys maybe. Me7 kwenc k s7i7llcw me7 tntécwes ne xwqwíts’men̓. Take some of them and put them in the laundry tub. Me7 cpwétkwenc tek cenk̓wéwll tek ts’éwsten nek sqwíts’ em. Pour in one cup of laundry soap. E piq tek stemstítemt me7 nxixyétkwe ke7 séwllkwe. If it’s a load of white clothes your water could be hot. E ta7 e spiqs tek stemstítemt me7 cts’ell tek séwllkwe ne7 sqwíts’em. If it isn’t white clothes use cold water for your laundry.
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Storytelling Workshops
Learn the basics of storytelling, both for Secwepemctsín and English Led by Simpcw Elder Mona Jules and joined by some our top storytellers, they will share their techniques and presentation tips and demonstrate what makes a good storyteller. Topics of discussion will include: Significance of storytelling, techniques, how to tell and create a story, speech patterns in Secwepemctin, and Secwépemc Legends.
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Workshops Dates: July 6, 7, 27 & 28 - Secwepemc Park, Tk̓emlúps Museum 10am - 2pm
August 17 Shuswap Gathering time tba **Sept. 14 & 28, Oct 11 & 25 sites (Chase, 100 Mile area) to be confirmed
Wrap up Secwepemctsín Christmas Social December 6th 6:30 - 8:30 Kamloops site tba Christmas Carols, Songs, Skits, Puppet Shows, Stories
Refreshments and Sweets Bring a small Christmas item for exchange/door prize Loonie Auction with proceeds to SNTC Christmas Hampers For more information please contact SCES Language Department language@secwepemc.org or call 778-471-5789 WE GREATLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Secwepemc History. http://www.landoftheshuswap.com The Secwepemc have lived on their lands for thousands of years. Archeologist reports date evidence of their existence over 10,000 years. However, the Secwepemc Elders say the people have lived on their lands since the time of creation. The Secwepemc believe the world always existed. According to a story retold by James Teit, in the beginning, the earth was inhabited by people who had both human and animal characteristics. Many other mythical creatures existed during this time. Many animals, birds, and fish did not exist. The earth was troubled by great winds, fires, and floods. Old One sent Coyote to travel the earth and make things better for the people. Coyote had magical powers, had great knowledge, and was very cunning. He is known in Secwepemc stories as The Trickster. Coyote was also selfish, lazy, and vain and played many foolish and bad tricks on people and animals. Coyote traveled the Earth for a long time and completed much work. He did good work, such putting salmon in the rivers and creating the seasons. Seklep(coyote) also taught the people many skills that they would need to survive on the land. Coyote taught many lessons on how to behave properly by using himself as an example. Today the markers of Coyote remain to remind the Secwepemc of proper behavior. When Coyote left the Earth, he disappeared and no one knows where he went. Some say he went to toward the East and will return some day when he is needed. Old One, Chief of the Ancient World, along with other transformers finished the work of Coyote. Old One was usually in the form of an old man, but sometimes changed his appearance. He was very powerful and never acted foolish like Coyote. He made many transformations, such as flattening the land in some places and raised it in others and making the lakes. Old One introduced trout into the lakes and created many new plants. He created many animals and told them to multiply. Old One told the people to be respectful of the animals, to use them properly, and not make them angry. During this time, the people were poor and foolish and he taught them how to catch and prepare food and make weapons and implements. When he was finished, he transformed the bad people into animals, birds, fish, and rocks. Old One and Sek’lep made the world right for the Secwepemc and instructed them of their responsibilities to forever take care of the earth. The Secwepemc, traditionally, were intimately connected with the Natural World and maintained a mutual reciprocal responsibility and respect with all inhabitants of the environment. Through this
relationship, they were able to survive and flourish in harsh and extreme environments. Through their relationship to, and direct participation in the Natural World, the Secwepemc received gifts of information which assisted in their survival. They believe that everything- animals, plants, rocks, fire, air, and water have a soul which they retained when they were people during the mythological age. The Secwepemc believe that everything in the Natural World can speak and provide important messages to them. Secwepemc knowledge, spirituality, land stewardship, sensitive and sustainable land use have enabled them to live on their lands for centuries without devastating biodiversity and ecosystem. From their intimate knowledge of the land and varied ecosystems, they practiced resource use and caretaking regimes which made relatively light demands of the local resources. The Secwepemc preserved and maintained areas by protecting them as sacred. They developed land use laws and customs which ensured preservation of the land and biodiversity. Although, today, the Secwepemc are dispossessed of their traditional territories and much of their culture is destroyed, they maintain much of their former values and beliefs. They continue to practice certain aspects of their way of life on the land. The Secwepemc continue to take care of the animals, birds, and plant foods and medicines harvested from their traditional territories.
Land of the Shuswap a website containing Secwepemc Stories, Landmarks and Place Names is part of an ongoing mandate to preserve the Secwepemc Language and Culture. The George Manuel Institute and the Neskonlith Indian Band’s goal was to develop a School curriculum around the Secwepemc language, stories, songs dances landmarks and place names. We hope that this site will be an atlas of the Secwepemc Culture. We would like at this time to express our sincere gratitude to the Canadian Culture On line program. Without their financial assistance this website would not have been created.
JUNE 2013
Songs and Dances of the Secwepemc People The songs, dances, stories, and ceremonies of the Secwepemc were, traditionally, an integral part of daily life; not separate as in many Western cultures. They were absolutely vital in maintaining the values, beliefs, and teachings regarding care of the land and the people. The songs, dances, and ceremonies keep the Secwepemc tied to the land and they continually remind people of their responsibilities. They perpetuate vital teachings and contain the laws – who may harvest medicinal plants and how it must be done in a proper and respectful way. Secwepemc must sing and pray before harvesting any food, medicines, and other materials from the land. They must make an offering to thank the Creator and the spirits for anything they take. The Secwepemc believe that all living things have spirits and must be shown utmost respect. The first foods ceremony which included prayers, songs, and dances was conducted before people could eat and harvest the food. The first food gathering was given to an Elder who prayed and offered thanks. Songs and dances of thankfulness, appreciation, and respect were conducted. Their ceremonies, songs, and dances also taught and reinforced the values of taking care of the land and all its creation and the social norms of sharing and equal distribution of resources. The Secwepemc were also taught to never waste or play with food and materials from plants and animals. Fishing and hunting ceremonies, which included prayers and songs, were conducted to ensure a successful harvest and to ensure the continual and plentiful supply of food. Four days of sweat lodge ceremonies and fasting were conducted before hunting and fishing. The ceremonies included thorough cleansing of the body, mind, and spirit. Weapons were also cleansed thoroughly. Songs, dances, and prayers were an essential part of the ceremonies. They were conducted before and after the
hunt. Before a hunter could kill a deer, he must sing the song to honor the animal and thank it for offering itself for food. The men also performed the deer song and dance at various celebrations to show respect and thankfulness to the deer. The Secwpemc conducted songs and dances for the bear, prairie chicken, owl, fawn, eagle, salmon, and all other animals important to them. Songs and dances for spiritual and ceremonial purposes included: shaman, love, potlatch, sweatlodge, mourning, war, marriage, berry picking. Songs and dances were also conducted for entertainment and enjoyment. Many different songs were sung during the gambling games such as lahal. The beat of the drum, songs, and language were not only for teaching and reinforcing the spiritual, cultural, and moral teachings, but the Elders consider it powerful medicine. For example, the mourning songs help in the grieving process. Hearing the songs and language releases feelings of sadness in the people. Therefore, songs and ceremony are essential to healing both spiritually and physically. Some songs sung by shamans and medicine people were long in duration and were sung by them while performing healing rituals. Prayers and songs used in these ceremonies and rituals were so powerful they had the ability to perform what might be considered “miracles” such as reviving the dead. The Secwepemc held many of their ceremonial dances in the winter. Songs that were sung at these ceremonies were obtained from the Spirit World. The songs were obtained in dreams and visions or through other natural means such as water, animals, or plants. The winter dance ceremony was believed to hasten the return of the souls of the dead to the earth. When this happened, it would mark the beginning of the “golden age” when everyone would lead a life of ease and happiness, and when they would be reunited with the living.
Little Shuswap Indian Band Congratulates Our 2013 Graduating Students:
Sage Tomma, devon pearson tanisha buffalo, teirny littlechild hayden tomma, odessa henry
“Our best towards your future endeavors.” Congratulations to all other grads for this year
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PELLTSPÁNTSK 2013 Stories were told throughout the long winter nights. Certain individuals knew the full version of some of the stories. Stories contained mythical creatures who inhabited the land of the Secwepemc. The creatures were sometimes human and sometimes animal. Creatures such as the water monster, cannibal giant, and the little people were important characters in the stories. There were many stories told of Old One, Chief of the Ancient World, who traveled over the land and created and transformed the world for the Secwepemc. He, along with Coyote (Seklep), taught the Secwepemc many things and provided what they needed. Old One made the lakes, mountains, rain, and snow. When he completed his work, he left and went to the Land of the Dead and now lives in the Spirit Land where he sometimes sends messages to the people. Legends of the Secwepemc Coyote and Grizzly Bear Make the Seasons and Night and Day Grizzly Bear met Coyote and said, “I am the greatest in magic of all people. When I wish a thing to be, it has to be so. Now I am displeased with the short time that it is dark. I think it will be better if it is dark all the time. I intend to make it so”. Coyote answered, “No that would inconvenience the people too much”. Grizzly said, “Well, I will have it my way”. Coyote answered, “No, you can’t”. Grizzly danced and sang, saying, “Darkness, darkness! Let it always be dark”. Coyote danced and sang. “Light, light, may it be light”. Grizzly and Coyote danced and sang for a long time and sometimes Grizzly got his way and darkness won. Other times, Coyote got his way and lightness won.
They struggled for a long time and neither beat the other. At last Grizzly got tired, and said, “Let there be half darkness and half light”. Coyote agreed to this and said, “From now on, it shall be light from the time the sun prepares to rise until he sets. The rest of the time shall be night. So every day the sun shall travel and when he leaves, the night will follow him until the next day when he rises again”. Grizzly Bear said. “I am displeased with the length of the year and the length of winter. It is far too short. Let it be the same number of moon that there are feathers in the tail of a blue grouse”. Coyote counted the feathers and found twenty two. Grizzly wanted each winter to last twenty two Moons. Coyote said, “No, the people cannot endure such a long winter. They will all die. Let it be half that number”. Grizzly Bear objected, so Coyote said, “Let there be the same number of moons is year as there are feathers in the tail of the red winged flicker”. Grizzly thought there were many feathers in the flicker’s tail, so he agreed. The Coyote continued, “Half of these feathers shall represent the number of moons it may snow, and the other half, the number of moons it may not snow or be cold”. Grizzly agreed, as he thought the winter would be almost as long as he wanted. Grizzly got a flicker’s tail and was surprised when he counted the feathers, to find only twelve, but it was too late to make any change. Coyote said, “from now on the year shall consist of six moons of warm weather, and six moons in which it may snow or be cold.” So Coyote saved the people from having to live in darkness and cold. He made the seasons and days and nights as they are now. The Seasons.
Skeetchestn Indian Band Congratulates the Grads of 2013 Highschool Graduates Kasey Draney, Cory Billy, Tyler Hewitt, Dallas Deneault Post Secondary Grads:
Sherry Simon, Aubin McTaggart, Reva Hewitt, Harmony Williams Candice Simon-Camille
Skeetchestn Indian Band Chief & Council, Education Department and Community
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Determination discovery on Tawny Fortier’s path to success
Let me introduce you to Tawny Fortier, she is from Simpcw territory, and her parents are Josie Fortier and Rainy Larochelle. She grew up in both Kamloops and Lillooet, and Graduated from Brocklehurst Secondary in 2003. There’s a reserve of strength and determination within Tawny Fortier that she never paid close attention to until she began training to become an electrician through the British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BC AMTA) nearly two years ago. Now, as a new apprentice working at the Spectra Energy processing plant in Dawson Creek, she must draw heavily on that strength as she continues with the practical component of her training. It’s not the work that she finds difficult, though. On the contrary, she’s had her sights set on becoming an electrician for a number of years and she’s proud to be working towards full certification. But Dawson Creek is a long way from Kamloops, where Fortier lives with her 7-year-old daughter, and the job requires her to be away for three weeks at a time. She’s thankful she also finds strength in her mother and aunts, who are able to help when she’s away. “For anything to become possible, you need to sacrifice certain things sometimes,” Fortier says.
And there are sacrifices she is willing to make, and has made, since she first heard about the impact BC AMTA has had on the lives of others who, like her, have gone from marginal incomes in seasonal or temporary jobs into steady, full-time work at a decent wage. In the past, Fortier says there were many barriers — mostly financial — that kept her from becoming an electrician, but the path through BC AMTA broke the training down into manageable chunks that allowed her to juggle education and single parenthood. There were hurdles to overcome, she admits, “but you’ve just got to fight through it and think about the bigger picture.” When she did overcome those barriers, “the feeling was indescribable”, she says. She’s been invited to speak with other Aboriginal women studying in the Women in Trades program through BC AMTA, and she’s proud to know her efforts might serve as an example for others who are overcoming their hurdles. “I want them to know that anything is possible if you put your mind to it,” Fortier says. “If you see something that you want you just go for it, stay strong and stay with what your goal is.” It’s about finding a reserve of determination, she adds, and that reserve will carry her forward as she works to become a fully-licensed electrician.
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JUNE 2013
First Nations Role Model Celebration 2013 School District #27 Submitted by Tracy Hubner
The new Role Models for 2013 are Heather WolfEar and Jeremy Smith. Welcoming into the Shuswap territory was done by Heather McKenzie, (Education Manager for Williams Lake Indian Band). Traditional Opening: Done in the three First Nations Languages that SD27 offers. Jeanie Robbins and student Faith Rosette shared the Shuswap Language, Chilcotin Language was offered by Trustee Joyce Cooper, Carrier Language was done by Susan Hance, (Carrier Language Teacher for SD27). In French: By Jerome Beauchamp, (Director of Instruction, Education Services, School District No. 27. Jerome was also the Master of Ceremonies for the evening). Speeches by: Superintendent Mark Thiessen, in addition to Jerome Beauchamp and Chief Joe Alphonse and Trustee Joyce Cooper on behalf of Will Van Osch, Group Chair. 2012 Role Models, Kasey Stirling and James Evans, gave their speeches and there was a Thank You song performed for them by Gary Stieman, with various Chiefs and Band members joining in with their drums. Kasey and James crowned the new 2013 Role Models and put blankets around them. Gary Stieman cleansed the retiring Role Models and the two new Role Models crowned. He blessed the Eagle Feathers that were presented to the new 2013 Role Models as well as the tobacco pouches that the new Role Models gave out. These were hand made by teacher Patsy Grinder and her students. Gary Stieman explained the four colors on the wall, where the First Nations people take their direction in life from. The new role models were presented with large Role Model Posters to keep and their bookmarks to give out, a certificate signed by Mark Thiessen Superintendent for SD27, Jerome Beauchamp, Director of Instruction, Education Services, Davied DeRose, District Principal of First Nations Education and Will Van Osch, District Board Chair. The new role models also receive a $500.00 bursary that is to go towards an Educational purpose. There was a blanket dance. An honor song was performed by Gary Stieman accompanied by lots of wonderful drumming. First Nations Chiefs in attendance: Chief Joe Alphonse from Anaham Band (Tl’etinqox-T’in), Chief Roger William from Xeni Gwet’in First Nation. There was a feast and cake following the cultural festivities. Karen Alexandre from Williams Lake Indian Band gave the blessing for the food. Shaw Cable was in attendance and
coverage should be shown within the month ahead. Escorts for Role Model Candidates 2013: Sheyanne Setah-Turatus was escorted by Chief and Uncle Roger William. Shemica Harry was escorted by her baby nephew Kale. Christina Sam was escorted by Taryn Dick. Courtney Zwack was escorted by Dominic Jack. Heather WolfEar was escorted by Skye Moses. Jerissa Charleyboy was escorted by her Grandmother Mary Jane. Rae Alphonse was escorted by her Mother Dallas Harry. Denelle Noskiye was escorted by Michelle Billyboy. Jillian Thomson was escorted by Skye Moses. Loretta Jeff-Combs was escorted by her Father Merv Combs. Jeremy Smith was escorted by 2011 Male Role Model Damion Alphonse. Heather WolfEar Heather is a proud member of the Siksika Nation in Alberta. She is a grade 9 student at 100 Mile Junior Secondary School in the French Immersion program. Heather is an honor roll student with her top subjects baing mathematics and science. French Immersion Teacher David Henderson shares that while Heather’s strongest suit is her academics she also challenges herself in figure skating, gymnastics and soccer. She has represented her school in basketball and volleyball. In addition, Heather is creatively expressive. This year she is playing the parts of Maurice and Madame de la Grande Bouche in her school’s presentation of Beauty and the Beast. She is a positive young lady with a strong work ethic. In the future Heather plans to pursue her ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric doctor. Heather embraces her First Nations culture by practicing it in many ways. In September she won the crown of Siksika Jr. Princess for the Siksika Nation. This entailed a six day competition of how well you know your culture and native way of life. Heather is the lead singer for her drum group “Sweet Water”. It is an all female drum group and they sing songs from Siksika Alberta. Heather is also a champion dancer and loves to participate in Pow Wows. Heather shares that her Mother, Deanna WolfEar is one of her biggest inspirations who encourages Heather to do what she does. She is Heather’s rock, boss, and most importantly she is my best friend. She makes all my outfits and my beadwork,
Jeremy Smith Jeremy is a proud member of the Stone Band (Yunesit’in). He is a grade 10 student who attends Williams Lake Secondary School.
she is truly amazing. Heather says that she wanted to become a Role Model because she believes sharing her culture and way of life should be through song, dance, and education. She gives thanks to so many friends and family who have taught her how to love others and accept anyone no matter the conditions. Her Uncle who taught her the old way of life and how to talk in her native tongue and for giving Heather her real name of “Manakii Makoyi Thoukii” translated means ‘beginning of a new day’. It was her grandmothers’ (Heather WolfEar) name. She got the transfer from her uncle who meant the world to her. As a First Nations Role Model, Heather hopes to make her brother Andrew Rintoul proud as he was First Nations Role Model 2003 for School District 27. Lately she has been learning about the Shuswap culture and way of life by attending traditional sweats which she found to be simply breathtaking. Many of the Shuswap people have told her stories of their culture and have even taught her how to fish for salmon by dip netting. She has learned to gut the fish and eventually smoke them. Once again she would like to thank her Mother for knowing these good people and allowing her to endure these experiences. Heather believes that being a Role Model involves so much more than just being a great person. She said that you need to surround yourself with those who help you achieve your goals. She likes to surround herself with girls and boys who make the honor roll and treat others with the equality everyone deserves. Heather is proud to say that she is First Nations, that she is drug and alcohol free. The only parties she attends are supervised birthday parties. She would like to thank her Mom for giving her rules and morals to go by.
Jeremy is on the Honor Roll and Work Ethic distinction lists as well as the Principal’s list. Some of his academic grades are Pre-Calculus 11 at 100% and Biology 11 at 89%. Jeremy enjoys school and says that he finds it challenging and fun. He also participates on the school soccer team. This year Jeremy won a $750.00 Bursary from the Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY). In the future he hopes to get into a career for computer engineering or computer programming at either Simon Fraser University or the University of British Columbia. Patsy Grinder, Chilcotin Language Teacher shares that Jeremy is a very respectful young man who has good knowledge of his First Nations culture. He comes from a large family of Chilcotin historians which gives him the knowledge about his Chilcotin history. Leslie Sheppard, Resource Teacher says that Jeremy is a positive peer tutor and Role Model for her class. He is a talented and diligent young man. He is very strong in both personal and social situations. In his spare time Jeremy volunteers his time to help other students with their homework. He enjoys swimming in the winter and soccer in the summer. He has played soccer since grade 8 and was on the U14 Rep team last year. Jeremy’s First Nations culture is very important to him. He gives thanks to his Grandmother who he says was the most inspirational figure he has had in his life. He says that she was always hard working and determined and that she taught him to do the same. He helps his Elders with gardening and other chores when he visits. He spends a lot of time at Yunesit’in during the summer. He helps his family with work around the house, including taking care of animals and maintaining the garden. Jeremy likes to help out fishing and hunting with his uncle. He especially loves Fish Lake as it is a very cultural place to him. Jeremy is proud to share that he leads a healthy lifestyle free from drugs and alcohol. He stays active and eats healthy. He says that being a Role Model means to be a positive figure that others can look up to. Jeremy gives thanks to his family, friends and teachers as well as the Yunesit’in Band, especially Chief Russell Ross who encouraged him to run for First Nations Role Model. Jeremy Smith
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We welcome Vanessa Gottfriedson as our “Fitness Blogger”
Hello my name is Vanessa Gottfriedson, I am a Carrier First Nations women from the Ulkatcho Indian Band. I currently reside in Kamloops BC with my husband Justin and 2 wonderful kids Calen and Logan. I was asked to do an introduction on myself and share my experiences, feelings and results on my journey to fitness. I don’t consider myself a fitness expert or a nutritionist. All I know is what I have learned in my personal experiences and where I found successful information from reliable sources. I have met a lot of great nutritionists over the years. I have been involved with 2 separate weight loss companies, and I have researched doctors, health food stores and numerous other sources. My fitness journey started in January of 2005. I didn’t eat well. I used to eat high carb foods, barely any protein and not enough water. By doing this to my body, I was throwing it out of balance. I was over weight. My sugar level in my blood was so high it was affecting my skin and my hair. I was going nowhere and feeling depressed, I was over 200lbs and I seriously needed something.
So I started taking care of myself and lost 30lbs in 2005/2006. I have come along way since then. I am blessed to have met my amazing husband Justin and being a mother now is the best feeling in the world. I have 2 kids’ 20 months apart, my eldest is three and my youngest is a year & half. I am currently on track to get in the best shape of my life. I am in better shape now then when I was nineteen years old. When I was 19 I used to have a personal trainer and workout six days a week at a gym. Now that I am a mom I workout at home and love it. I am 31 years old, I feel like I am 25 and I am so grateful to have been introduced to amazing knowledge about fitness and nutrition over the years. I am extremely passionate about supporting others with their health and fitness. Every month I will be sharing different topics, focusing on weightloss, targeted health and exercise. I would like to touch a little on meals right now. I found this was my biggest issue when I started analyzing my diet and taking care of myself. Ok so here is my advice to you: 1) Eat 5 small balanced meals a day (healthy carb, protein & veggie) 2) Eat clean 80% of the time & workout at least 3 days a week 3) Have 1 cheat day a week to congratulate yourself J It takes 2 weeks to create a healthy habit and I believe anyone, regardless of your age can shift gears and improve his or her health. I look forward to posting different topics every month. Cheers, Vanessa Gottfriedson Website: www.gottfriedsonfitness.com Blog: www.vanessagottfriedson.blogspot. com Email: vcgottfriedson@gmail.com Phone: 778-471-2217 / 250-574-6975
Congratulations to our 2013 Graduates from the Education staff and Chief & Council of Esketemc First Nation Post Secondary Students: • Beverly Chelsea-Hutchinson
BCIT Sustainable Resource Mgmt Diploma
• Dorothy Johnson, UBC B. ED • Trinity Sure and Cheyenne Gentles
TRU Applied Business Technology Certificate
• Raquel Harry, Allison Paul Jeanette Paul
TRU Early Childhood Education Diploma
• Jackie Evans
NVIT Early Childhood Education Certificate:
• Kelly Mozer
Grant MacEwan U: Special Needs Education Assistant Certificate
Williams Lake Secondary • Victoria Booth • Tahira McKenzie • Joel Paul GROW - Williams Lake • Riley Rosette Britannia HS OAP • Angel Rosette
Esketemc Head Start Program Erica Chelsea, Isis Johnson, Sebastian Johnson Beixa Paul, Mykhalyn Paul, Brycen Williams
“The direction in which education starts a man, will determine his future life.” - Plato
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The truth telling and reconciliation process
Submitted by: Sherisse Mousseau
My mother spoke out in public about her experiences for the first time in the half century since her life turned upside down. She spoke out about the turmoil: the deep, dark reality of her life in a residential school as a child. The past fifty years was like a hidden secret, one that many Residential Survivors keep to themselves and in some cases, like my mother’s – even hid from their most loved and cherished family members. Standing next to my mother as she wept, her tears felt like they were alive. Her tears told the story of burden that she has kept to herself. The amount of tears that fell onto her face symbolized all the times she has privately lived her painful childhood, over and over. The stories that my mother shared: a seven-year-old, alone, without her parents and scared were released through her tears into our collective consciousness. This is my understanding of what occurred when my mother attended the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada public sharing event at Moccasin Square Gardens, in Tk’emlúps on May 28th and 29th. Up until a few days ago, reconciliation was an empty word to me. The untold story of my mother’s childhood, and many other like it, has damaged her generation and mine. The question of forgiving an oppressive governmentenforced system that labels children who lived through it, “survivors” is unimaginable. How could I forgive something that I, myself, didn’t understand? This is a question I asked myself while driving to the TRC event to support my mother. After listening, holding her hand, giving her a hug, and releasing tears of
my own, I found something unexpected – forgiveness, understanding and acceptance. I accept that I can no longer hang onto the idea of changing the past. At the same time, I saw comfort in the future. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has travelled to communities across Canada and has heard from over 5 000 residential school survivors. The commission’s mandate is expressed on its website “The truth telling and reconciliation process as part of an overall holistic and comprehensive response to the Indian Residential School legacy is a sincere indication and acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Aboriginal people and the need for continued healing”. The TRC goals include providing “a holistic, culturally appropriate and safe setting for former students, their families and communities as they come forward to the Commission”. Each Residential School Survivor who shared their story had to retell their lifetime of rippling pain within 15 minutes. Each explained how they unintentionally passed that pain on to their children. Yet every story mentioned the immense love they had for their grandchildren and how incredibly proud they were of them. Introducing intergenerational effects in the healing process was powerful. It provides an opportunity to collectively look forward towards a future of breaking the Residential School legacy with our children. Kukstsétsemc, Tk’emlúps Te Secwépemc, and TRC, for hosting the event. Kukstsétsemc to Survivors and their families for sharing, and to the witnesses who came to listen.
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JUNE 2013 SCES - ADULT EDUCATION CONGRATULATES
Congratulations Whitney Alphonse & Tahira Mackenzie
GRADUATES of 2013: Dogwood Graduates Jesse Ironstand (AB/MB) Marilyn Char (Tsilhqot’in, BC) Raini Gardipy (Duck Lake, SK) Myron Thomas (Tkemlups, BC) Remous Billyboy (Stone, BC) Cassandra Adolph (Xaxlip, BC) Relissa Leonard (Tkemlups)
Congratulations Tanya for graduating N.I.T.E.P.
FNAUTT Graduates (5): Bobby Paul (Tkemlups, BC) Relissa Leonard (Tkemlups, BC) Jesse Ironstand (AB/MB) Cassandra Adolph (Xaxlip, BC) Lilly Gottfriedson (Tkemlups, BC) SCES not only celebrates the graduation of students, but also recognizes the achievements of students who complete courses of programs.
I would like to congratulate Whitney Alphonse and Tahira McKenzie on their Graduation !! “I am so Proud of You” from Willie Alphonse Jr.
Course Completion (7): Natasha Boyd (Kluskas, BC) Samara Porter (Tkemlups, BC) Shane Boyd (Nazko, BC) Katrina Jensen (Tkemlups, BC) Marilyn Char (Alexis Creek, BC) Myron Thomas (Tkemlups, BC) Shareesa LaRue (Tkemlups, BC)
Congratulations to
all of the graduates!
Congratulations to one of my daughters “Isabella Kreis” on her Graduation at TRU Love you Bella, your momma Weez
From Congratulations to Renee Narcisse for her completion in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Thompson Rivers University. All her hard work, dedication paid off We are so proud of you! Love your family and friends
First Nations Education Council School District 73
Kamloops/Thompson
STEP Board & Staff would like to Congratulate the Grad’s of
2013!
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Know Your ABCDEs to Decrease Your Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
This is the fiftieth seventh article in a series of articles discussing type 2 diabetes. With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and its related complications. As I mentioned in my last article, the new 2013 Canadian Diabetes Association Guidelines were released at the beginning of April, they highlighted the importance of diabetics to know and manage what they call your ABCDEs in order to prevent or decrease your risk of heart attack or stroke. This is crucial for diabetics, who are twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke than the general population and is the number one cause of death amongst diabetics. As such, in this article I would like to explain what the ABCDEs are and review what you can do to achieve them. So, what do the ABCDEs stand for? A - Hemoglobin A1C, which is your 3 month average of your blood glucose levels; Your target is usually 7% or less B - Blood pressure; Your target is 130/80mmHg C - Cholesterol; Your target is an LDL of less than 2.0 mmol/L D - Drugs to protect your heart if
necessary; Blood pressure medication (ACEI or ARB), Cholesterol medication (Statin), and low dose ASA E – Exercise & heathly Eating to achieve a healthy body weight S - Smoking cessation and stress management. Now, what can you do to manage your ABCDEs? As I have mentioned in previous articles, healthy lifestyle modifications should be the basis of all diabetes managment which is highlighted here by the letter E. A healthy diet high in fiber and fresh vegetables, low in fat and sodium (salt), and contains the recommended amount of whole grain, unrefined carbohydrates is key. Once again, there is no such thing as a diabetic diet, rather just sensible eating that steers away from refined and fast foods and follows Canada’s Food Guide. Also, remember that getting the recommended amount of exericse is as simples as going for a brisk 10 minute walk after each meal daily or the equivalent of 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise under your doctor’s supervision. Your chances of achieveing your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol goals are greatly improved by a weight loss of 5-10% in those who are considered overweight and also greatly reduces your risk of heart attack or stroke. When it comes to the use of medication to help you achieve vascular protection, if you already have diagnosed macro or microvascular disease, then it is recommended that you are put on all three of the above mentioned medications automatically. For diabetics who do not have these diagnoses and are 55 years old or older, it is recommended that you are on an ACEI or ARB and a statin. For those that are 40 years old or have had diabetes for > 15 years and are over 30 years old, then statin therapy is recommended. Remember, all of these recommendations are based on research which has shown to decrease your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Missagh Manshadi, B.Sc. Pharm Pharmacist/ Owner Certified Compounder
Post Secondary Graduates Carl Archie Cassian Archie Daniel Archie Dean Archie Lorie Christopher Krista Lee Archie Mary Archie Paul Archie Shawn Archie Neil Christopher Stacey Archie Eleanor Boyce Daryl Theodore Magdeline Boyce Gerald Charley Steven Daniels Brandon Frank Mary McNeil
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New Location NOW OPEN ON TRANQUILLE I hope this review of your ABCDEs has helped to empower you to work with your diabetes healthcare providers to achieve vascular protection. If you have any questions regarding this and your diabetes management, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to address them for you. Sincerely, Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., Certified Diabetes Educator Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy
The Tsq’éscen’ Chief & Council along with the community members and staff wish to express our heartfelt Congratulations to our 2013 Graduates! High school Graduates Eliza Archie Katleen Archie Colby Henderson Paisley Lezard Linden Paul Lane Riley Layton Theodore Kayla Vilac
Catherine Masters,
Tk’emlúps Proudly Congratulates Graduates of 2013!
We would like to Recognize our Students for their Successful Completion of: “Sexqeʼnwéllen” Education is Knowledge, Knowledge is Power.
Alec Thomas Keisha Thiesssen Wynter Porter
Grade 12 Daniel McLean Storm Moody Kasey Draney Jenefer Phair Brendan Gottfriedson WhitneyAlphonse-Manuel
Post Secondary - Certificates
Lesleigh LaRue, Language Proficiency Edith Fortier, Community Addictions, Nechi Christine Thompson, Restoritive Justice, SFU Darrell Bennett, Water &Wastewater Treatment, TRU Tanya Pellett, Business Administration, NVIT Laurie Ahdemar, Chemical Addictions, NVIT Diploma Hillary McLean, Foundation Visual Art and Design, Vancouver Summer Paul, Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership, Art Institute Bonnie Stirling, Social Work Diploma, Grant MacEwan Helena Paul, General Studies Diploma, UFV Trades and Training Completion Certificates Marlene Camille, HEO, TRU Barry Hazelwood, HEO, TRU Tyrone Seymour, HEO, TRU Montana Gottfriedson, HEO, TRU Adult Dogwood Diploma Myron Thomas, SCES Relissa Leonard, SCES
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JUNE 2013
Harvard wanted him. Yale wanted him. His Deep Rooted Culture Grounds Him Submitted by Sherisse Mousseau
Julian Noisecat, a member of Canim Lake, BC, currently studying History at Columbia University, defines the term for First Nations role model. As incredible as Julian’s accomplishments are at his young age, he remains genuinely modest. He says, “It is a great honor and responsibility to be considered a role model to our children. I am incredibly fortunate to come from where I come from and to have the opportunities that I have”. Although he didn’t grow up in Canim Lake, he adds, “My greatest hope is that my education, thoughts, and actions will be of service to our people and that as I move on in my life and career I will have the opportunity to help others. Tsukw”. Julian, in his 3rd year at university, describes his passion, “I was always interested in History; it was probably my favorite subject throughout high school. Then when I got to college I originally thought that I was going to be an Economics major. Then I realized I was most interested in History”. Part of Julian’s drive includes his overall plan to attend either Law School or Graduate school following the completion of his undergraduate degree. Julian, being accepted into an ivy league school, is exceptional considering that there are more applicants than accepted scholars. His exclusive experiences will only make him more of an overall well rounded individual. He shares his academic experience so far: They have a core curriculum at Columbia where you read the great books of Western civilization. There’s a class called Literature Humanities that you take during the first year, everything from Iliad to Virginia Wolfe to the Light House, epic poems and the Bible etc. Then your sopho-
more year you take this Contemporary Civilization class that’s basically a Political Philosophy class where you read political philosophy from Plato to more recent Tony Judt, and all the major texts from Western Civilization. I thought it was a really good opportunity to understand the books and ideas that have come to shape the world that we have to learn to navigate and live in nowadays. Eager to utilize his already impressive leadership skills, Julian decided to expand a path, seemingly set before him. He explains, “I thought it was the best fit in terms of the Native community because they were just starting to grow the Native community when I was looking at the school and I really wanted to be a part of building a Native community at Columbia”. Julian, perhaps born and raised to become an Indigenous leader, he describes his childhood: I always knew about different parts of the Indigenous History. There’s a picture of me in the St Paul Pioneer Press when I was two-years-old. My dad made a mask of Little Crow, who was a Dakota Sioux Chief of the Dakota uprising of 1862, who was murdered following the uprising by some farmers. There’s a picture of me in the paper running around, singing on a little drum in overalls. So I guess I was vocal even before I was talking. When I was a little kid I was always interested in learning about Indigenous history, not necessarily just Shuswap history but the history in the United States and Canada. Growing up in Oakland, is a very less leading political area, it’s the home of the Black Panther group, socialist/activist group from the late 60’s. And also the center for AIM [American Indian Movement]. AIM, the people who occupied the Alcatraz in the late 60’s into the early 70’s. I went to the Intertribal Friendship house as a child, that’s where a lot of the activists organization planning went on. That was something I was always aware of at an early age. There’s a large Latino, Asian, Black, and Native American community in the area. Just by virtue of growing up there
I was always politically conscious. Julian recently connected with roots just this past summer, learning Secwepemctsín has now become one of his goals he intends to fulfill. He says, “I was working last summer for the Canim Lake Band, Economic Development Corporation. My Kye7e Antoinette Archie is one of the two Secwépemc teachers along with my other Kye7e Elsie Archie, on the reserve. I would go and hang out with her after work, she would teach me some Shuswap, and I was learning fast. I thought it would be better if I could only focus on that. And the way I could continue is to do a research project. So that’s what I decided to do this summer. I really want to learn as much of the language as possible”. It has been said that once you decide the path you want in life, everything else falls into place. Julian’s goal of learning a language he didn’t grow up with was difficult because of where he was raised and he took steps towards changing that. He explains, “I got preferential access for funding for internships and summer research projects. Describing his project as, “a unique project, what we call the groups, is ethnonym; it’s what the project is about”. Julian fully detailed his upcoming summer project, he explains: This anthropologist who about 100 years ago …He was part of the Franz Boas, Jesup North expedition, which was this anthropologist expedition that came to the Pacific Northwest that collected like a lot of masks, and did a large volume of books, of different First Nations in the area. James Tait was working with Boaz [and] wrote this book on our people. There’s a volume on the Shuswap people. It’s done through the Natural Museum of Natural History which is actually in New York. I was looking through that and found that there were different words that they used to refer to white people. In the tape volume of the Shuswap, there are these different names that he lists for Americans, Ancient White People and also just white people. Also if you look at look at the famous Memorial to Sir Wilfred Lau-
rier, written by the Secwépemc, Okanagan, and Thompson, different Kukpi7’s from different Nations, they wrote this letter to the then Prime Minister, and referred to the French people as the “real whites”. I was interested in that; they called the French the “real whites” and not just, “seme7”. Adding in some humor with less intense historic reasons, he laughs telling the story of his parents. He says: My research project is tentatively titled “Words to the White Man”. It’s on our words seme7 or white people. I always knew what “seme7” meant when I was growing up. My dad used to joke, when he was married with my mom and tell her, “seme7 tsut” meant beautiful princess. So she thought it meant beautiful princess for some time until someone told her what it actually meant. So I always thought that would be something interesting to study. So what does Julian have planned when he’s not learning Secwepemctsín, this summer? Well he plans to have fun, he says: I dance men’s chicken, men’s traditional, and I also started dancing men’s grass. I travel around a fair lot. This past weekend I was on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, Arizona, for a pow-wow. Last summer I travelled around a lot more than I’m planning on doing this summer. I’ll really be focusing a lot on my project. As often as I can I go to pow-wow’s, I dance, and I enjoy it. I’ve been really fortunate; I’ve won a fair amount as well. I’ve won a horse at the Lillooet Pow-Wow two years ago now. Kukstsétsemc Julian and the best of wishes for all your goals!
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Celebrating 30 years of Skwlax Pow Wow “Culture and Connections”
wow is an Owl Dance Special. We would like Little Shuswap Lake Band- The 30th An- to call upon couple’s who have met during nual Skwlax International Pow Wow, is being the first Skwlax pow wow back in 1981 and held on July 19, 20 and 21st, 2013. Our first who are still in relationships, or couple’s who pow wow was held in 1981 and there were 2 have met at the pow wow, minimum 10 years years in between that it had been cancelled, ago. We are also requesting all previous year’s so we have 30 successful years of hosting our Skwlax Princesses, Jr. Skwlax Princesses, and cultural pow wow. Lil Braves of the pow wow to join in, and We are the only pow wow grounds with pre-register at 250-679-3203. a live tree in the middle of our arbour! Our This year we will have coming out specials, beautiful campgrounds are surrounded by dancing competitions, singing and drumming natural forest and are always a huge hit with competitions. Aboriginal food vendors, craft participants and visitors. tables, security, camping area, shower faciliWe have hosted thousands of people, ties, and first aid tipi. native and non-native over 30 years. Ernie We would like to say a huge kukwstsetsemc Philip, Little Shuswap Lake Band member to all the volunteers, dancers, drummers, singand Elder, had a dream to create and bring ers, Royalty, MC’s, previous coordinators, this cultural event to our area. Ernie was a cooks, security, maintenance crew, Elders, champion Fancy Dancer, and he competed all and Little Shuswap Chief and Councillor(s). over North America on the pow wow circuit. A special thank you to the families of past He wanted a safe, gathering place for the dancers and singers, who have passed on Secwepemc people and native people alike. to the spirit world, their spirit continues to Thus the Skwlax Pow Wow was born. dance. Joan Arnouse has been a pow wow coThe Little Shuswap Lake Band reserve is ordinator plus a historian, expresses, “The located 10km east of Chase, BC or 60km west greatest gift of working and volunteering at of Salmon Arm on the Trans Canada Hwy. our annual pow wow is witnessing all the You can follow the signs to Quaaout Lodge youth and their parents pulling together to Hotel and Resort off the Chase Anglemont learn and participate in traditional dancing, turn off, over the Squilax bridge. The pow singing and regalia making.....the pow wow wow contact is Joan Arnouse or Dawn Franrepresents to me, strong families and strong cois, 250-679-3203 or jarnouse@lslib.com prayers.” or fax 250-679-3220. One of the highlight of this year’s pow
Adams Lake Indian Band
Congratulations to all the students on their successful completion of another year. To all 2013 Grad Students, we wish you success in your future endeavors.
Submitted by Dawn Francois
Xats̓ūll First Nation/Soda Creek Band is proud to Congratulate all our Grads and Students of 2013
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We would like to recognize students for completion of their:
2013 Grads - Gr. 12 Ashley Arnouse Mel Johnny Charters Hunter Jeansen Elise Williams More
Joshua Arnouse Brendan Gottfriedson Lisa Kenoras Melpetka Matthew Soo Yinka Erickson-Michel
Jason Andrew Darnell John Alex Sauls Kenoras Breanne Stallard
University/College Graduates Tammi Alec, Community Support, TRU Peter Arnouse, Ab. Justice Program, NVIT Dakota Deneault, LPN, Sprott Shaw College Mark Michel, Tech, TRU Andrea Johnny, Admin Support, TRU Doris Johnny, Community Support Worker, OC Patricia Johnny, LPN, Academy of Learning Larry Johnny, Tourism Certificate, NEC Jonathan Michel, BA, Midland Univ. NE Steven Teed, Chef, SAIT Marlene Manness, Office Assistant Program, UVIC Trevor Andrew, Water Technology, TRU Adult Dogwood Rena Gregoire Tori Kenoras Loretta Wood
A “Special Thank You” to the Parents/Guardians, Teachers and Support Staff who helped make the Students’ Graduation Possible!
Congratulations to Kukpi7 Wayne Christian - received Honourary Doctorate
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GRADE 12 Rylee Mitchell – Columneetza Latasha Diaz – Williams Lake Senior Secondary Dionne Phillips – Williams Lake Senior Secondary Frank Sellars Jr – Acwsaltca School, Bella Coola
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Post Secondary Janelle Jakesta – Bachelor of Social Work, UBC, Okanagan Destiny Mulvahill – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia
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Below: Nathan Matthew and Kukpi7 Wayne Christian at the TRU Graduation. photo couresy of Vicki Manuel
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The cowboy life...Lincoln Yarama Lincoln Yarama, he is the son of Maryann and Greg Yarama of Adams Lake Band. His Xpe7e is Lorne Sampson and kye7e Debbie Sampson. Lincoln is in Grade six and attends Haldane Elementary. Being a Cowboy is a tradition in this family, his Grampa Lorne Sampon is the reason he is a cowboy and doing so well, The family members are all participants in the rodeo arena. For a young fella, Lincoln has achieved a lot in the Jr High School Rodeo Season 2013, here is what he achieved; Season Leader South, Rookie of the Year, Rookie of the Jr Nationals High School Finals, Provincial Reserve Champion in Breakaway Roping, Season Leader South Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Team Roping with Taneesha Beaprue . Lincoln has qualified to compete on Canadian Team BC in Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Ribbon Roping, Chute Dogging, Goat Tying. Lincoln’s rodeo partner in Team Roping is Taneesha Beaupre who is also his Ribbon Roping partner. The family would like to thank everyone that has supported Lincoln along the way. In the Rodo Circuit, Junior High school students from all over BC compete in regional Rodeo events between September and June concurrent with the school year. High School Rodeo members practice and compete in their events, while learning from each other and creating friendships that will last a lifetime. Jr High School Rodeo Finals are held, where students compete to earn prizes for all their hard work throughout the season. The top 4 competitors in each event qualify to participate in the National High School Rodeo Finals held in the USA in Gallup New Mexico June 23-29, 2013. In August, the top 5 competitors will also qualify for the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals held in Nanton Alberta this year. Lincoln has qualified for both Nationals and Canadians. Education is very important to High School Rodeo Students who must maintain good grades and attendance to compete, each rodeo the principal must sign off before they can compete. Lincoln would like to thank his sponsor Craig and Tracey Lebeau and Lebeau Brothers Trucking.
Lorne Sampson, Lincoln Yarama
Congratulations on your Achievements Lincoln, we will be cheering for you !!
Congratulations to my daughter Kasey on her Graduation from High School & from TRU HCA Program!!! Love you very much.......From your, proud Momma Bear, baby brother Trey, big bro Charles & sis-in-law Jenn, nef’s Kaelen & Justin Gottfriedson!!!!
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission Hearing - “Forgiveness and Healing” Submitted by Jocelyn Thompsett
On May 28 & 29 the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc co hosted the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Hearing in Kamloops, BC. The commissions traveled for four years visiting communities and helped Aboriginal survivors of residential schools heal by giving them the opportunity to share their stories with the world so that they can begin to forgive and help Canada have a better understanding of what happened behind the closed doors of residential schools. Survivors of the Kamloops residential school shared their experiences and memories with the people in the building, and also with people around the world. The hearing was being streamed live via internet. Statistics gathered over the two days by the event coordinators showed that people from eight different countries watched the live stream, (Canada, USA, Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and Mexico). The people that attended the hearings listened with heavy hearts as the stories were shared of abuse, neglect, and punishment. Aboriginal students were forced to give up their culture and language, all across Canada, often getting punished if they didn’t. It is important to remember that not only the survivors of the residential schools were affected, but also the families. The children of parents that went to these schools lived with parents that were hurting from the abuse and neglect they endured, some experiencing the same abuse and neglect at home. This is a continuous cycle that needs to be broken. On May 28th the day started with a welcome song done by the Sk’elép School of Excellence Singers. Councillor Katy Gottfriedson, of the Tk’emlúps Indian Band, shared a few words, which was followed by the opening prayer done by Tk’emlúps elder Evelyn Camille. A fifteen minute video of the late elder Don Seymour called “Sharing my Story”. This video was filmed just three weeks before his death. The video was about his story and his experience with the residential schools. The honorable Justice Murray Sinclair opened up the commissioners panel by asking parents to be advised on what was going to be shared, keeping the innocent children in mind. Justice Murray Sinclair is one of the three commissioners involved with the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Hearing. The day went on with survivors telling different, but similar, stories of their experiences which continued on to the next day. There were heath workers there to provide the survivors support while they talked about their residential school days. The health care workers wore red, and the cultural workers, who had smudge and eagle feathers, wore green. th
Mike Youds, of Kamloops the Daily News, wrote, “stories were told for the first time in public….” (May 28, 2013). According to the statistics these stories were told in three different ways. Twenty-eight survivors shared their stories publicly, two survivors provided their stories through written work, and twenty survivors gave their stories privately in another location. The statistics show a variety of different people in attendance. There were four hundred and thirty five residential school survivors and the general public registered, forty five students (elementary, high school, and university), thirteen volunteers, seven Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc chief and council members, two spiritual elders, thirty three health support workers, seven pastoral ministers (United Church, Anglican, and Catholic), two coordinators, four security workers, five caterers, and four janitors. This does not include the numerous people who watched the live stream from all around the world! Organizer Joanne Gottfriedson states “it was a lot of work and it was learning experience which left an impact on a lot of listeners, it is a part of our forgiveness and moving forward to bring a postive energy to our community”. As survivors were sharing, they would get a gentle touch on the shoulders to remind them of their time limit was almost up. The strength it took for those brave individuals to share their story and try to have it all fit in “fifteen minutes”. Tuesday’s session was not without humour, which always helps ease the tension. Garlene Dodson shared “I’m angry because I could never wear a mini skirt, my knees were darkened by kneeling for so long in prayer at the school”. Research shows 36 children are known to have died while attending the Kamloops school, which operated from 1893 to 1977. (May 28, 2013). An article in the Canadian Press states “At least 3000 children, including four under the age of ten found huddled together in a frozen embrace, are now known to have died while they were attending Canada’s aboriginal residential schools.” On the last day of the hearing, after the closing ceremonies, there was a basket ceremony done for the children who never returned home after their residential school days. The elders collected the souls of these children into baskets and helped them go home. “Chief Antoine LaRue had a vision that our people deserved a life of wellness and he wanted to ensure that our nation would be a better place for our generations yet to come. As a result, he donated the land for the purposes of education for our children. The present Kamloops Indian Residen-
tial School is still standing today and the building continues to promote education and a place to share” (taken from the “Forgiveness & Healing” pamphlet). The Kamloops residential school was the largest, and housed over 500 students. Some of the memories the survivors remember are those of KIRS’s dance group & sports, but the ones that remained with them the most were those of abuse. The sexual, physical, mental, and spiritual abuse the survivors went through are instilled on their hearts and souls for a lifetime. “Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc realized that the TRC Hearing was an opportunity for our people to share their “truths” and to have the courage to forgive and to heal thus move forward in all wellness. Sharing your truth is the healing process of a life journey and we strongly encourage each and every one to open your heart, mind & spirit and to share the truth of your experience” (taken from the “Forgiveness & Healing” pamphlet). There will be a follow up sometime before summer is over, organizer Joanne Gottfriedson will be contacting participants in the near future. The sponsors for the TRC Hearing and feast donations are: • First Nations Tax Commission • Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs • Adams Lake Indian Band • Michelle Goode Law Firm • Fulton & Conpany Law Firm • Peter Grants & Associates • John Phillips, Advocates Law Firm • Kamloops-Okanagan Presbytery the United Church of of Canada • Simpcw First Nations
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I’d like to wish my son Keane a Happy 5th Birthday for June 3rd. Love Mommy, and everyone who love ya.
Whitney & Tahira ~ Congrats Ladies, you should be so proud of yourselves for your dedication and persistence. Remember to set your sights on the stars and to reach for them always. Believe in yourself, because u are both so unique with no limit of what u can do! Love you both, big sis Janine Alphonse
Congratulations Justin Porter, Love Mom, Dad, and the rest of the family.
Congratulations !! Dinee, Kiyah, and Jax would like to announce the exchange of vows of their parents. Jolien Heahter Mattie and Wayne Justin Lowley. on Saturday, July 20,2013 @ 2:00 pm at McDonald Park, Kamlooops, BC Reception to follow at 529 Ccree Road on the Kamloops Indian Reserve Proud parents; John and Bettie Mattie Uncle Lenard, Auntie Laura Ignace
Congratulations to the Graduates of
T’kemlups & Skeetchestn Congratulations to Jocelyn Thompsett from the staff at SCES
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Wishing Samantha Cook, Nadine Felix Congratulations for graduating from ALF in Splatsin Country. Best wishes to Aaron Leon, way to go. from Marion Lee and family
Edith Fortier, Linda McDonald, Anita Jacob,JackNarrisse, Jim Edgar, Sharon Eustace, Larry Lampreau, Rick August,Keith Zabatol, Jenna John, Susan Guatherri-Dick and to the ones that completed Cat.
I want to say a heartfelt Thank You and Congradulations to my first Grandson Alec Thomas who graduated this year ...he is my oldest Grandson and first Grandchild to graduate this year with six more to follow. I am so thankful and blessed to see this day and so proud and happy for him--he is going onto University with a double degree in computer science and buisness management programing. wow hey so awesome can not wait for that grad to see and be a part of ....Alec is 17 still alcohol drug free and still into sports wow what an awesome blessing he is along with my other grandchildren who are all passing and youngest girl going into kindergarten in the fall wow am so blessed love all of them to the moon stars and then some. Thank You love, hugs, laughter Grandma Dolly
July 20-Happy Birthday to my Momma Olive Rain...love always Jeanne, Jason & Grandson Joaqin July 28-Happy 20th Birthday Torri S. Kenoras Love Uncle Jay, Aunty Jean & Joaqin. July 30-Happy Birthday To Ma Smurf...aka Sharon Sellars Love your stinking kids, you know who we are :P xoxoxoxo Congratulations to our wonderful sister, Reylene & Chris on their nuptuals June 29, 2013. Wishing you all the best in the years to come. Love always, Jason, Jeanne & Joaqin Happy Anniversary to Ron & Dalla Powder Love your children & Grandchildren... Jason, Jeanne & Joaqin; Arthur, Tania, Torri, Standsalone, AJ, Sweetgrass, Firekeeper, Butterfly & Willow
Wishing all my Brothers, nephews Happy Belated Fathers Day. To all my nieces who are graduating from high school Tasia, Shinia, an to Delrae congrats ! To all my family who has a birthday in June an July. Happy Birthday to my sister Theresa, my Nephew Farron Jr., Nephew Curtis, Birthday wishes for July Faron Sr. Lonnie, Tyler, Tim. To all the NECHI GRADS that completed the A&D counsellor. , Andrea LeBourdais,
Happy Birthday to my Daughter Shy July 3rd and to my sweet grand daughter Summer July 17 also to Jeremy on July 13 From Mom and Gramma Barb Happy Birthday to Coco Christopher in June and to Marcy Louise for June 21, st and Waylon Alphonse also for June 21st. Happy 50th Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Willie Alphonse Sr. for June 22nd. Love ya
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HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AUGUST 2013 ‐ KAMLOOPS, BC
The 9th Annual Chief Atahm School TPR Summer Institute is designed to bring together new and experienced First Nations Language Teachers. This summer course is an opportunity to share our collective experiences in Language Revitalization by exploring theory and practice. The 2013 session will feature a 10-day Classic TPR Course at Chief Atahm School. This course is accredited through Thompson Rivers University (EDLL 390 – Method for Teach Aboriginal Language).
SNTC‐ASETS is proud to offer the HCA Certificate Program!! • A rewarding career choice and HCAs are valued members of the health care team. • HCA works as personal care attendants in any level of continuing care, including: home support, adult day care, assisted living, and complex care (including special care units). • This is a full‐time 8 month program tentatively starting August 6, 2013 to March 31, 2014 and is provincially recognized within BC Health Care Assistant Registry. • The HCA program is comprised of three components: classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical experience. Entrance Requirements: • Grade 10 graduation or equivalent, including English 10 and Math 10 • Emergency First Aid (Red Cross or St. John Ambulance) • BC Food Safe Certificate Level 1 • Proof of negative TB skin test, in case of a positive TB skin test, a negative TB chest x‐ray report is required • Criminal Record Search (Solicitor General) that reveals the absence of a relevant criminal record • Updated immunizations ‐ measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, and current influenza vaccination. • EI and non EI eligible; SA recipient eligible (steps to go through)
For more information and to meet with an employment counselor, please call 250.554.4556.
Classic TPR, August 7 th to 16 th , 2013: The Total Physical Response Methodology for second language teaching has been successfully implemented in language classrooms worldwide. This action-based methodology quickly develops a working vocabulary for students in a fun, creative way. To assist in building successful language programs, Chief Atahm School has developed an intensive training program to help aboriginal language teachers master the steps of TPR. During this institute each participant will be provided with training through lectures, modeling, activities, and multimedia presentations to help develop skills specific to TPR.
Health Care Assistant Program Class of 2013
Registration Information for Classic Total Physical Response (TPR), August 7th to 16th, 2013 The cost for each participant for the T.P.R. Summer Institute is $1000.00. This cost includes all instruction, handouts, and lunches. There are limited spaces available for low cost billeting. This course is available for credit through Thompson Rivers University (EDLL 390 – Method for Teach Aboriginal Language)
Course Instructors: Dr. Kathryn Michel Janice Michel-Billy, B.Ed For more information contact: Kim Dennis/Tanya Arnouse, Chief Atahm School Phone: 250-679-8837 Fax: 250-679-8862 Email: caschool@alib.ca Website: www.chiefatahm.com Adress:
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“Congratulations Class of 2013” First Nations education programs that help the youth of our communities to be self reliant, positive role models are essential to our future.
The FNTC education program encourages First Nations youth to take up the challenge of learning the skills to effectively manage First Nations governments in the areas of financial management and tax administration.
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CONGRATULATIONS Graduates of 2013
Justin LeBourdais Grade 12 and to all Secwepemc Graduates ! from Chief, Council & Staff of Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band
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